In Popular Culture
U2 lead singer Bono referenced his disdain for Goldman in the song "God Part II" from the album Rattle and Hum:
- "Don't believe in Goldman
- His type like a curse
- Instant Karma's gonna get him
- If I don't get him first"
The American television program Saturday Night Live had a season 14 sketch in which it was revealed that Albert Goldman, portrayed by Phil Hartman, was the fifth member of the Beatles, playing trompet, but the band, supported by Elvis Presley, decides to fire him, a task they leave to John, with Elvis backing him up, ostensibly fueling Goldmans lifelong hatred of the two.
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